Water is necessary for carrying nutrients to your cells, flushing bacteria from your system, preventing dehydration, and replacing fluids lost from sweating, but you may not need to drink as much as you thought.
Stephen R. Daniels. pediatrician. No. You shouldn't give your newborn water or sugar water. And if you're feeding powdered or concentrated formula to your baby, never dilute it with more than the amount of water called for on the label. Your infant will get all the necessary hydration from breast milk or formula.
âBabies need extra fluids in the hot weather, but straight water is not one of themâ¦A parentâs natural instinct is to give the baby water to prevent dehydration, but too much water can disrupt the delicate balance in a babyâs body, leading to water intoxication. Before you know it, the baby is seizing.â.